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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
1
The readable lines describe a maritime or transport scene with numbers, places, and scattered names from 1949. Specific details are unclear due to OCR damage, but references to boats, farms, and a wealth office hint at a local notices context.
Babson argues fishing is ключ global factor and U S asset. He cites Glenweier roots, praises fisheries as mankind’s hope, calls on United Nations to regulate oceans and nets to protect fish stocks.
Two qulomobiles sustained about 200 dollars in damage in a side wide crash near Columbus yesterday afternoon. William E Daily of Corry RD and Kyn T Clark of East Hamp. , ieats NY drove the cars. State Police said Daily tried a left turn when Clark shouted to pass. Clark's Mercury and Daily's Ford were damaged on their left sides.
Four California mothers won top honors in the 1600 mile powder putt race from Miami to California. Beth Gil les and Barbara Condon finished second with co pilots. Thurmond of North Hollywood led a Cessna 140 finish. Betty Lamben and Claire Hale also placed in the field.
Local labor data from Corry indicate no major change with May showing fewer new hires and a steady overall market. Steward Long of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service notes some gains from unemployment and readjustment payments but points to ongoing layoffs at the Erie G. E. plant and limited summer construction impact before July, with 162 new job applications in May compared to 156 in April and 82,000 total area jobless claims.
Three defendants tied to a Communist conspiracy were jailed after a court deposition. Federal Judge Harold Meridina revoked bail, drawing protests from the American Labor Party Civil Rights Congress and labor leaders. Activists pledged demonstrations and denounced the ruling as political oppression.
A six woman jury in San Francisco acquitted Billie Holiday of possessing opium after deliberating for about six and a half hours. The verdict closes the case against the celebrated singer who faced a narcotics charge.
Judge Elmer Evans will deliver the main address at the annual American Flag tribute in City Park on Tuesday June 14. Mayor Kinley announced the event, which starts with a parade featuring many civic fraternal and veterans groups and includes plans for suitable music to accompany the program.
West Virginia State Penitentiary escapees remain at large as police and guards search the region. Warden Orel J. Skeen reported one recaptured man, Dennis Taylor, about six miles east of Moundsville. Other escapees were said to be near Powhatan Point and Rosby Rock with several linked to life felonies and kidnapping cases.
Officials of the American Legion envision a first city rally in 11 years drawing up to 2000 Legionnaires. The program features city parade with crack drum and bugle corps from Rogers, Lake Shore, Lebaron posts plus Boy Scouts from several councils. Notables include Lawrence Trainor and Mrs Krumrine. The day includes registration, dinner, speeches, parade, park program, dancing, and a late-night Armory event.
Britain faces a weekend rail strike on state owned lines as workers protest new schedules that keep them away from home. The government controlled railway executive prepared 1000 extra trains for Whitsuntide amid holiday travel.
The Gorey High School baccalaureate service announces the first female graduate among the 10 senior honor students, with Rev H Ray Harris delivering the address. Next week the commencement will feature Rev George H Tolley delivering the commencement address as diplomas are awarded with a long list of graduates across colleges and general studies.
A Union City grocery on East Wight Street was looted with about 100 dollars cash and substantial merchandise stolen. Police led by Don Smerson, with support from nearby precincts, conducted an investigation into the burglary and identified possible suspects and stolen items.
Eastern railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 12 percent passenger fare increase. The request, the third since the war, aims to boost coach and parlor car fares while conceding a record deficit of 253 million dollars for 1848. It remains unclear if western and southern lines will follow.
A nine year old Erie boy Donald Nehwab sustained a possible leg fracture when his vehicle rolled over near Beaverdam Church on Route 89. Driver Byron Horning escaped with burns and bruises as the 1940 Dodge sedan was demolished. Victim taken to Hamot Hospital in Erie.
Reports from Nanking say two Communist armies totaling about 600,000 men march toward Canton as Nationalist forces in the area may total 900,000. Other reports place 250,000 Nationalist troops along the routes to Chungking. The war moves threaten the Nationalist capital and possibly the seat of government at Cantor.
The article reports on Charles Chambers’ testimony before a federal grand jury with ongoing questions about his honesty and possible perjury. It describes prosecutors pressing him over past denials and the role of prior associates while noting the trial’s weekend adjournment and references to a wave of related investigations.
Sing Sing inmate 15 attempts a risky rescue by donating bone marrow to a leukemia patient girl, a last resort treatment reported by Associated Press. The unnamed prisoner faced potential consequences, with detailing of the medical effort and authorities discussing ethics and outcomes.
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